The Rhythm of Life by Matthew Kelly
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- Everything is a choice
- I want these things... for these reasons... and this is how I intend to achieve them...
- The rest of your life is always ahead of you. You can change your whole future
- What do you want from life?
- We know the things that make us happy we just don't do them
- Four aspects to the human person: physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual
- Strive to become the best version of yourself
- The only way to say no to something is to have a deeper yes
- With what you are about to do, hope you become the best version of yourself
- Life is a journey and happiness is merely a byproduct of the journey
- Wisdom is truth lived
- Great things are achieved little by little. Discover the rhythm of life and align your life with this rhythm. The more you do, the more you will enjoy the peace and prosperity
- We must decide what is really important, really necessary, make it a priority
- God help me to see that so few things are really important and to at least take care of these things first
- Our own development should be our top priority
- Energy is our most valuable resource
- If you can teach yourself, condition yourself to desire those things that are good for you there's nothing you cannot achieve or become
- Set goals that stretch you, but do not break you
- Small victories build strength, courage, and confidence
- Every time you're mind says it can't, push yourself a little further
- Victory over self leads to ever increasing levels of achievement in any field
- Our first opportunity for victory each day is when the alarm clock goes off and it's time to get out of bed
- Peace is a certainty in my heart and mind that I am using my life for a purpose. That each day I am able to love more than the day before. That I am becoming a better person each day. That in my own way I am touching and improving the lives of others. It is maintained with the conviction that the way I am spending the energies of my life that make sense
- If you cannot see the better person and you cannot be that better person
- Rainy day reading
- Have a vision. Put together a plan
- Those who fail to plan can plan to fail
- "There is only one success, to be able to spend your life in your own way." - Christopher Morley
- "The secret of success is to make your vocation your vacation." - Mark twain
- If you can't see the shot, you can't hit the shot
- Who you become is infinitely more important than what you do or what you have
- What will it take today for me to become the better person I know I can be?
- The actions of our lives are determined by our thoughts
- Thought determines action
- You were created for a purpose and everything happens for a reason
- The foundation of relationship is acceptance
- Mistakes are almost always and inevitably one's own responsibility, but one's successes triumphs and worthwhile achievements are rarely accomplished without the help of others
- Wisdom is to see ourselves in others and others in ourselves
- Be clear, concise, open, and honest
- Let others talk. Avoid arguments. Don't complain. Give honest and sincere compliments. Be more ready to compliment than to criticize. Invite input. Make a point to remember people's names. Never be afraid to seek advice. Never criticize someone in front of other people. Be aware of other people's desires. Find joy and pleasure through taking an interest in people. Talk about yourself only if asked. Smile. Learn to listen. Remember birthdays and anniversaries. Encourage people to share about themselves. Engage people where they are and talk in relation to their interests. Help other people to discover their uniqueness to feel special and important without patronizing them. Respect other people's opinions. Admit when you are wrong. Be kind and friendly to every person you meet. Ask questions people respond to positively. Encourage other people in their dreams. Try to see it from the other person's point of view. Hold up ideals. Challenge people gently. Talk about your own failures. Appeal to night motives. Always look for yourself in others and others in yourself. Affirm the highest values of the human spirit. Never pass up an opportunity to speak a kind word of appreciation.
- Winners are inspired by failure
- Never give up
- The greatest failure is to not try
- Making a difference for one persons life is worth it
- Love them anyway, do good anyway, succeed anyway, be honest and frank anyway, think big anyway, be the underdog anyway, build anyway, help anyway, give the world the best you've got anyway
- You need so much courage. Have courage
- The measure of your life will be the measure of your courage
- "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein
- "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." - Theodore Roosevelt